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ZIP Code · VT

ZIP 05401

Pop. 31,662·Chittenden County·4th most expensive ZIP in Vermont
Median rent (all units)
$1,945/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$20
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 05401 · $1,945
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,340
3 BR
$3,000
4 BR+
$3,100
Research median
$2,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,340/yr
At $1,945/mo median
Location
StateVT
CountyChittenden County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.5% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 05401 (Burlington, VT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 62.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,662
Median income
$65,657
Median age
25.9
Renters
68.6%
Age distribution
57.1%
16.3%
Under 189.9%
18–3457.1%
35–5416.3%
55–646.5%
65+10.3%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
85.2%
White85.2%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian4.6%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
15.2%
17.4%
62.6%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma15.2%
Some college17.4%
Bachelor's+62.6%
Housing tenure
31.4%
68.6%
Owner31.4%
Renter68.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 05401 in Burlington, VT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,568 → $1,945
up 24.0%
Income
$54,088 → $65,657
up 21.4%
Population
32,724 → 31,662
down 3.2%
Renter share
72.3% → 68.6%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
61% → 62.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
25.1 → 25.9
+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 05401 in Burlington, VT has increased by $377 per month, settling near $1,945 after starting the period at $1,568. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 05401 in Burlington, VT now reports about $65,657, up from $54,088 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 32,724 to 31,662 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 68.6% of households rent today, against 72.3% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 05401 in Burlington, VT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 05401 covers Burlington, VT. The median rent here is $1,945/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($65,657/yr), ZIP 05401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 05401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 05401 (Burlington, VT) is $1,945. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 05401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 05401's median rent of $1,945/mo is $20 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 05401 compare to other ZIPs in Vermont?

ZIP 05401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Vermont, ranking #4 out of 6 ZIPs at $1,945/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 05401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,945/mo in ZIP 05401. The local median household income is $65,657/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 05401?

Rent in ZIP 05401 has decreased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 05401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 05401 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,945/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($65,657/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 05401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 05401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.6% of ZIP 05401 households are renters, while 31.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 05401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 05401 compare to the rest of Burlington?

ZIP 05401 is more affordable than Burlington overall. At $1,945/mo, it's $45 below the Burlington citywide median of $1,990/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 05401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 05401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,945/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 05401's median household income ($65,657/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 05401 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.35–8.75%
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